Utah Supreme Court expands to seven justices after Senate confirms Dent and Jorgensen
Jay Jorgensen and Stephen Dent will join the Supreme Court amid the Republican-led Legislature’s effort to reshape Utah’s judiciary.
(Chris Samuels | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox, right, shakes hands with Stephen Dent, center, and Jay Jorgensen after announcing their nominations to the Utah Supreme Court at the Capitol in Salt Lake City, Tuesday, June 2, 2026.